TEXT EDITING APPLICATIONS
OST164
SYLLABUS
FALL 2007
INSTRUCTOR:
PHONE:
OFFICE
LOCATION:
Ms. G. Chagaris
252-222-6166
Wayne West Building
Suite 306 – Office #307
E-MAIL:
OFFICE
HOURS:
SEMESTER
HOURS
CREDIT:
3
PREREQUISITES:
None
CONTACT
HOURS:
3
COREQUISITES:
None
glc@carteret.edu
Monday 11-1
Thursday 11-2
Others times by appointment.
TEXT: The Gregg Reference Manual, Tenth Edition, W. Sabin, McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2005
LAB SUPPLIES: Pen drive (also called thumb drive or jump drive)
OTHER COURSE SPECIFIC MATERIAL: Notebook and pen/pencil
NC COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM COMBINED COURSE LIBRARY
DESCRIPTION: This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skills needed in the
workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, proofreading, and
editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and
edit text.
ABSENCES ALLOWED: 9.6 Hours
ATTENDANCE POLICY: The student must attend at least 80% of the total course hours. If
more than 20% is missed, the student will automatically be dropped from the class.
 If this class is taught as an online class, attendance will be based solely upon the completion of
required assignments and satisfactorily taking online quizzes by the required due date.
 If this class is taught as a “partial” online class, attendance will be based upon classroom
attendance, as well as on the completion of required assignments and satisfactorily taking
online quizzes by the required due date.
 In a total “seats” section, attendance will be based solely on class attendance.
If you are absent from a scheduled class period, and an assignment is due during that class
period, you must contact your instructor with 24 hours of the missed class period. Otherwise, a
grade of zero will be assigned for that assignment. This assignment may be emailed to the
instructor, or it may be delivered to the instructor’s office or mailbox. Mailboxes are located on
third floor of the Wayne West Building, Suite 306.
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MISSED TEST/EXAM POLICY:
 If the test/exam is to be taken during scheduled class time, you must call or email the instructor
within 24 hours of missing the test/exam to arrange for a make-up plan. The reason for the
absence must be valid and approved by the instructor for the student to be eligible to take the
make-up test/exam. Otherwise, a grade of zero will be assigned for the scheduled test/exam.
 If the text/exam is to be taken online, you must complete the text/exam by the required date and
time. Otherwise, a grade of zero (and absences) will be assigned for the scheduled test/exam.
TARDY POLICY:
 Students arriving late should enter the classroom discreetly and quietly. The instructor is NOT
responsible for covering the work or instructions missed during the time student was late.
 It is the student’s responsibility to see the instructor at the end of class to remove the absence
from the grade book; otherwise, the absence stands “as is.”
POSSIBLE SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Because of unforeseen circumstances, due dates and course requirements may change. If that
occurs, the instructor will notify students of these changes in a timely fashion by posting an
announcement on Blackboard, as well as by sending students an email.
EVALUATION METHODS:
1. Section Worksheets
Students will proofread and make corrections to existing text, using professional
proofreaders’ marks. These worksheets will reinforce the rules given in textbook.
2. Section Quizzes
Students will answer questions on the rules as a reinforcement of their understanding of the
rules and how they are to be applied when proofreading text.
3. Section Tests
A test will be given at the end of each section testing the student’s understanding of the
rules.
METHOD OF DELIVERY:
 PowerPoint presentations
 Lecture
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS:
 Section Worksheets: There will be worksheets completed by student to reinforce the
rules learned in each section. These are open-book worksheets. The average of these
worksheets will count as 25% of final grade.
 Section Quizzes: There will be quizzes completed by student to reinforce the rules
learned in each section. These are open-book quizzes. The average of these quizzes will
count as 25% of final grade.
 Section Tests: There will be a closed-book test given at the end of each section testing
students on the rules mastered in that section. The average for all the section tests counts
as 50% of final grade.
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GRADING PLAN FOR COURSE:
What Will Be Graded
Section Worksheets
Section Quizzes
Section Tests
GRADING SCALE:
% Of Final Grade
25%
25%
50%
A .............. 93-100
B ................ 84-92
C ................ 75-83
D ................ 68-74
F ..........Below 68
CCC STUDENT COMPUTER LAB
A lab is available to students who need extra time or assistance with assignments and schoolrelated work. The lab is located in the Wayne West Building, on the third floor, Room 322. To
locate the lab, take the elevator or stairs to third floor. Turn right, and the lab is the first door on
the right. A computer lab assistant is also available. You must check in with them before using
the lab. The phone number for the computer lab is 222-6223.
STUDENT EMAIL
Every CCC student has been assigned a groupwise email account. You will utilize this email
account for this course. Do NOT use your personal email account.
 To access your personal Groupwise email account, go to http://mail2.carteret.edu.You will be
asked to enter a username and password. Both your username and your password are your
last name followed by your birth month and date. Example: If your name was Joe Smith and
you were born on March 20, your username and password would be smith0320
 Your email address will now be: username@mail2.carteret.edu. The username part of this
example will be YOUR name. Example: smith0320@mail2.carteret.edu
Your email account should be checked on a regular basis. If you are taking an online or partial
online class, you should check it daily for emails from your instructor.
BLACKBOARD WEB SITE
The web address for blackboard is http://blackboard.carteret.edu Your username and password
for entrance into blackboard are the same as those used for your student email account. If you are
taking an online class, you need to log in to blackboard on the first day of class. Take time to
navigate through the links to familiarize yourself with the course and its policies and procedures.
STUDENT HELP PAGE
If you experience any type of difficulty with your student email account or with the Blackboard
web pages, you may go to the following link for assistance
http://www.carteret.edu/help/mainhelp.htm
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CARTERET COMMUNITY COLLEGE
POLICIES
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Class attendance plays an important role in student success, and
Carteret Community college requires consistent attendance of all students. Absences are counted
from the first class meeting regardless of when a student registers for, or enters, the class.
Students must attend a minimum of 80% of a course including class hours, laboratory periods,
and shop sessions. For Health Science and Developmental courses, a student must attend a
minimum of 90% of the scheduled course hours.
When a student has exceeded the number of allowed absences (over cut), the student will be
dropped from the course. A student who over cuts after the 10% point and before the 65% point
of a semester (the Last Date to Drop Without Penalty) will receive a grade of "WD" (Official
Withdrawal), which is non-punitive. A student who over cuts after the 65% point will receive a
grade reduced by the missed work for the remainder of the course, which in most cases would be
an "F". It is the student's responsibility to notify each instructor of the reason for an absence. If a
faculty member determines that circumstances warrant leniency on the attendance policy, the
faculty member can assign additional work to compensate for the missed class time. A note
explaining such accommodations must be attached to the Attendance Roster. Information
regarding the number of hours a student must attend in a variety of courses is listed below.
Students should consult with their instructor about the actual hours of required attendance for
each class.
Total Contact Hours
Required of Course
32
48
64
80
Hours of Attendance
(80% Policy) (90% Policy)
25.6
28.8
38.4
43.2
51.2
72
64
57.6
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY: “I” (Incomplete)—no grade or quality points because of
incomplete work. An “I” must be removed by the date indicated on the Academic Calendar of the
following semester. If an “I” is not removed within the time allowed, the “I” will be changed to
an “F”.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: A student may withdraw or "drop" a course by submitting a
completed Drop Form to the Student Enrollment Resources department. A course dropped prior
to the 10 percent date of the semester does not appear on a student's transcript. A course dropped
between the 10% and the 65% (the Last Date to Drop Without Penalty) point of the semester
earns a non-punitive WD grade. A course dropped after the 65% point of the semester will be
issued the letter grade earned with all remaining work factored as zeros, which in most cases this
will be a grade of "F." It is the student's responsibility to know the Last Date to Drop without
Penalty.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PLAGIARISM POLICY: College-level work should be
thoughtful reflection and assessment of the published materials you have gathered for study,
written in your own words, not merely a cut and paste of that material.
Reflection and summary represent critical thinking skills; cut and paste constitutes plagiarism.
Intentional plagiarism is a form of intellectual theft that violates widely recognized principles of
academic integrity. Plagiarism may occur with respect to unpublished as well as published
material.
Intentional Plagiarism: Intentional plagiarism is the deliberate act of representing the words,
ideas, or data of another as one's own without providing proper attribution to the author through
quotation, reference, or footnote.
Inadvertent Plagiarism: Inadvertent plagiarism involves the inappropriate, but nondeliberate, use
of another's words, ideas, or data without proper attribution, usually from ignorant failure to
follow rules for documenting sources or from simply not being careful in research and writing.
Inadvertent plagiarism is a form of academic misconduct. Students who are in doubt as to
whether they are providing proper attribution should consult with their instructor for guidance.
Examples of plagiarism include:
1. Direct Plagiarism - The verbatim copying of an original source without acknowledging the
source.
2. Paraphrased Plagiarism - The paraphrasing, without acknowledgment, of ideas from
another that the reader might mistake for your own.
3. Plagiarism Mosaic - The borrowing of words, ideas, or data from an original source and
blending this original material with one's own without acknowledging the source.
4. Insufficient Acknowledgment - The partial or incomplete attribution of words, ideas, or
data from an original source.
Source: http://saas.byu.edu/catalog/archive/1998/info/Honor_Code.html
SPECIAL NEEDS POLICY: (If any of the following apply please make an appointment with
the instructor as soon as possible.)
1. Reasonable accommodations needed due to a disability;
2. Emergency medical information;
3. Special arrangements in case of building evacuation.
Any students with any documented disabilities, or any persons who think they may need
accommodations for learning or other disabilities, should speak directly to the special needs
counselor (252-222-6148) and the instructor as early as possible in the semester (preferably
within the first week of class). All discussions will remain confidential.
REMEMBER: If you are a disabled student currently receiving accommodations, please contact
Gale Swann in Academic Support to have your accommodation worksheet forwarded to all your
instructors. This needs to be done every semester.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: The decision to close the College will rest with the
President and will be based on the recommendations of the College's Storm Team, and will take
into account many factors, in particular, the safety of students and employees. Employees and
students can contact the College's main telephone number at (252) 222-6000 for the latest
information 24 hours a day. In the event of closing, a recorded message will be prepared giving
as much information as possible. Closing information will also be passed to employees and
students via area news media organizations.
BUILDING EVACUATION POLICY: This policy is currently under revision and should be
available by fall semester.
CARTERET COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RESOURCES
CAPS: Career & Academic Planning Services (CAPS) provides comprehensive career and
academic development resources. If you need help selecting a career path, want to know more
about your career or academic options, or want information about transferring to a university,
please contact one of the CAPS coaches at 222-6060 or caps@carteret.edu. The Career and &
Academic Planning Services Center is located in McGee 119.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES TUTORING INFORMATION: Academic Support
Services, located on the first floor of the McGee Building, provides free tutoring in most subject
areas, a Writing Center for help with papers and reports, and an open computer lab. Assistance
for students with special needs and make-up testing are also administered in this area. Services
are provided during day and evening hours during the week, and students may check on current
hours of operation by calling (252) 222-6218.
ACADEMIC COMPUTER LAB: The Open Computer Lab is a general-purpose lab providing
computer technology as well as technological support for effective computing to all CCC
students, enabling students to complete course curriculum. The Computer Lab Coordinator and
Lab Assistants are available to assist you while using the computer and/or software. The
computer lab is located in the Wayne West Building on the 3rd floor, room 322. The lab policies
and procedures must be maintained and are located on the College’s website.
LIBRARY: The College Library is located on the second floor of the Michael J. Smith Learning
Resources Center. Information on services and resources is available online at
www.carteret.edu/library, or by calling (252) 222-6213.
COLLEGE WEBSITE: Visit the College website at http://www.carteret.edu
All information pertaining to the College is available such as the Inclement Weather Policy,
Student Handbooks, College Catalog, Programs offered, etc.
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COURSE COMPETENCIES
COMP
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01
02
03
PERFORMANCE/TASK
Major punctuation marks.
1.1 Apply basic rules for the period.
1.2 Apply basic rules for the question mark.
1.3 Apply basic rules for the exclamation point.
1.4 Apply basic rules for the comma.
1.5 Apply basic rules for the semicolon.
1.6 Apply basic rules for the colon.
1.7 Insert correct spacing with major punctuation marks.
Minor punctuation marks.
2.1 Apply basic rules for the dash.
2.2 Apply basic rules for parentheses.
2.3 Apply basic rules for quotation marks.
2.4 Apply basic rules for italicizing.
2.5 Apply basic rules for underlining.
2.5 Apply basic rules for other marks such as ellipsis
marks, asterisk, diagonal, brackets, and
apostrophes.
2.6 Insert correct spacing with minor punctuation marks.
EVAL
METHOD
METHOD OF
DELIVERY
Worksheets,
quizzes, and
tests.
Lecture and
demonstration.
Worksheets,
quizzes, and
tests.
Lecture and
demonstration.
Worksheets,
quizzes, and
tests.
Lecture and
demonstration.
Worksheets,
quizzes, and
tests.
Lecture and
demonstration.
Worksheets,
quizzes, and
tests.
Lecture and
demonstration.
Worksheets,
quizzes, and
tests.
Lecture and
demonstration.
Various proofreading rules and techniques
necessary to create a perfect document.
3.1 Apply basic rules for capitalization.
3.2 Apply basic rules for number expression.
04
Creating Plurals and Possessives
4.1 Form correct plurals for words.
4.2 Form correct possessives for words.
05
Use Correct Grammar
5.1 Demonstrate subject-verb agreement.
5.2 Use correct pronoun agreement.
06
Correct Word Usage
6.1 Use words with their correct spelling and usage,
such as affect and effect.
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